Total pages in book: 28
Estimated words: 26537 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 133(@200wpm)___ 106(@250wpm)___ 88(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 26537 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 133(@200wpm)___ 106(@250wpm)___ 88(@300wpm)
“Of course, and I love what you have to offer. I just thought we should get to know one another a little better.”
I shoot him a flirtatious smile.
“Really? Our conversation downstairs wasn’t enough?”
Dr. Kincaid grins, showing off even white teeth.
“No, it was plenty, but I find you more than attractive, Jenna. I find you enticing. Mesmerizing, even. Far better than the other girls I’ve met through the site, and I want to know more. It’s as simple as that.”
I pause for a moment because this development is surprising. Frankly, a lot of clients aren’t that interested in my personality. The girlfriend experience is about letting the client drone on about themselves, letting their hearts out while releasing stress. So a lot of times, I’m listening while they blab on and on about their ex-wives, their work, their kids, and then back to their ex-wives, etc.
But Dr. Kincaid wants to know about me, and despite myself, I’m flattered. Maybe this is going to be a boyfriend experience, in addition to a girlfriend experience. I laugh a little and cross one knee over the other while settling my blonde hair about my shoulders.
“Well, what would you like to know?” I ask in a demure tone.
He nods, his expression thoughtful.
“Tell me, sweetheart: why did you select platonic only?” he asks in a deep voice. “Is it a ruse? A box you checked long ago, and never got a chance to change?”
I laugh lightly.
”No, no, I meant to select platonic only. I didn’t forget to change it. Why?”
He shrugs those broad shoulders, his expression neutral.
“Because let’s just say that I’ve been around the block a couple times. I’ve used Sweet Lies more often than I’d care to admit, and to me, women are ... well, let’s just say, I’m not paying attention to that particular selection on a profile. I’m paying for fucks, and I get it every time too.”
My mouth drops open as I stare at his handsome mien.
“I’m sorry?”
“Yep, you heard what I said,” Rick drawls, the corner of his mouth turning up in an amused smile. “Why, you thought the other girls were keeping their legs tight together? Sweetheart, come on. You’re a smart girl. You know better than that.”
I sputter a bit.
“Well, I don’t know because I don’t talk much with the other girls. I don’t talk with them at all, except for one, and she’s my friend. She’s a little bit of an outlier, but I know when I go on dates, I’m not handing out my body to any Tom, Dick or Harry.”
Rick’s black brows arch.
“Really,” he drawls. “So you’ve never fooled around with a client. You’ve never let him kiss your delectable mouth, or stroke your curvy tits—”
“I mean, I have,” I say in a flustered tone, my cheeks bright red. Oh my god, how did we even get to talking about this? “But I don’t go to home base. Second base, yes. Third, maybe a little. But never all the way.”
Rick tilts his head back and lets out a laugh then, showing off his square jaw and bronzed neck. His skin gleams darkly against the stark white of his dress shirt, and he looks every inch a powerful alpha male who’s in control of his environment. I feel simultaneously attracted and yet terrified because I’m obviously in over my head. This man is charisma personified, with years of experience on me, and suddenly I feel very young and gauche.
“Is that funny?” I ask in a careful tone, shrinking a bit into the couch. “Did I say something wrong?”
The handsome physician immediately stops laughing and takes my small hand in his big one.
“No, of course not. But tell me the truth, Jenna. Are you a virgin? This isn’t your first time, is it?”
“No, of course not!” I reply immediately, as my cheeks light with fire. “I’ve been with men before. I’ve had boyfriends.”
One black brow quirks as he squeezes my hand.
“Really?”
“Yes, really,” I insist. “You can’t possibly think otherwise. Besides, just a second ago, you were saying I had to be experienced because I work for Sweet Lies, and now, you’re doubting that I am experienced. Dr. Kincaid, I think it’s very unfair to play both sides of the table.”
He grins.
“You’re a sassy one, aren’t you, sweetheart? I like it. But let me ask you one more thing, Jenna, and I’m serious about this: how many men have you slept with through Sweet Lies?”
“None,” I say immediately. “Again, we’ve done some kissing and petting, but never all the way.”
Rick is thoughtful, nodding before he looks straight into my eyes. The blue gaze pierces my soul and I melt a bit in reaction.
“Okay, but are you on birth control?” he asks in a low voice. “My understanding is that Sweet Lies requires all of its girls to be on contraception, regardless of their intimacy selection. But are you, seeing that you don’t generally sleep with clients?”